1. Presenter: Lori Vedder, NASFAA National Chair
NASFAA Update
Presenter: Lori Vedder, NASFAA National Chair

2. NASFAA is an acronym…Recognized both inside and outside of DC
Known for its advocacy work
Ethical standards
Diversity
Leadership training
Strong support for access & affordability for our students!

3. NASFAA Staff and their continuous advocacy….
Delicate political handling of an issue our profession is facing
Regular meetings with FSA staff
Building the FSA/NASFAA relationship and those with other FA constituents
Leads to effective change or policy updates such as…
390 code issue during most recent Government shutdown
Language around accepting tax returns in light of the IRS retrieval issues
Conversations with staffers as they look to drop a bill

4. Last10 months….convened 12 work groups or task forces
Why?
to focus on important topics in our profession
to carry out board approved initiatives that align with the NASFAA mission
to improve services to our members

5. Just a few of those work groups/task forces:
Leadership & Legislative Conference
National Conference
HEA Reauthorization Work Group
Modernizing Title IV Aid to Encourage and Accommodate Innovation in Higher Education
Compliance Engine User Group
Enhancing Loan Counseling

6. What drives this work? Strategic Long Range Plan – expires in 2020
Work has started on new plan for NASFAA’s future
Board of Directors approved initiatives
NASFAA members – your input is critical to NASFAA’s future
Listening session Wednesday to get feedback for the next SLRP
Your voices drive the work we do

7. NASFAA and Diversity Current NAASFAA Diversity Officer Craig Slaughter
Launched this year - the Diversity Leadership Program (DLP) Brings the conversation into the realm of higher education leadership 6 selected out of 91 applicants from under-represented groups in the association community
6 participants provided with:
Attendance at Leadership & Legislative Expo and Capitol Hill Visits
Attendance at National Conference
Mentor
Volunteer opportunities

8. From Glendale Community College
WASFAA’s own….
Christina Tangalakis,
From Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA

9. NASFAA’s Diversity Toolkit Along the lines of NASFAA Diversity Efforts… Created a toolkit.
The toolkit contains resources on topics including:
Why do diversity and inclusion matter?
Setting appropriate diversity goals for your membership
Researching the diversity of your membership/leadership
Ensuring a diverse leadership pipeline
Securing speakers and resources related to diversity efforts
Creating an effective diversity mentorship program
Outreach and communications efforts
Resources for counseling diverse student populations

10. As financial aid professionals we must uphold and support one another and
continue to position our profession in a place where we continually garner
the respect of our constituents.
NASFAA has developed the Certified Financial Aid Administrator (CFAA)
Created with all accreditation standards in mind!
Allows us to outwardly demonstrate the level of knowledge required to
perform the critical work we do
CFAAs will help define the future of our profession
Participants will validate their knowledge in core competencies through continuing education. This outward demonstration will assist in protecting the integrity of the Federal aid programs and will recognize the contributions we make to the success of our students, colleagues and institutions.

11. NASFAA National Conference
June 24 – 27 (Monday through Thursday)
Registration still open
Location: Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida!
Strong program content
Connect with peers and long time colleagues
Time for Disney theme parks

12. NASFAA Volunteer Opportunities!!!
Professional Growth
Personal Growth
Enhance leadership skills
More leaders needed!

13. A final word…